Al Bateen appoints new FBO manager
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Al Bateen Executive Airport, the Middle East’s exclusive private aviation airport in Abu Dhabi, has appointed Pauline Smith to a new role as FBO Manager, effective immediately. Pauline joins from ExecuJet Middle East where for the past three years she has been responsible for the day to day running of its highly regarded FBO facility at Dubai International Airport.In her new role Pauline will report to general manager Stephen Jones. “I feel very privileged and excited to be part of the expanding Al Bateen team and play a key role in helping to make it the internationally renowned, dedicated business and VIP centre of choice.”Smith started her aviation career 17 years ago with Harrods Aviation at London Stansted. As duty officer at the company’s London Luton Airport base, she run several departments and oversaw all aspects of VIP aircraft handling. She remained with Harrods for 14 years before taking a two- year break to tour the world. In 2008, she joined ExecuJet and set about delivering and generating new business to its growing FBO and MRO in Dubai. “My experience at ExecuJet, dealing with very discerning and sophisticated clients and working in a very multi-cultural environment will serve me well in this new role,” she said.Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has already invested US$50 million in turning the 50 year-old military airport into a state-of-the-art business airport with an impressive VVIP passenger terminal. A further US$100 million has been committed to new hangars, apron enhancements, utilities and runway work. In 2010, aircraft movements were up 36% over 2009, up to 7,970. By 2014 ADAC is forecasting 11,700 movements at the airport, which can accommodate up to Boeing Business Jet and Airbus A319-sized aircraft.
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